Eating out? Here's what costs less -- and more -- than last year

Toast has released its latest menu price monitor that tracks monthly price trends for popular food and drink items at U.S. restaurants.

June CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month

Inflation in the U.S. rose last month to its highest level since February, reversing several months of cooling prices. Here's a look at what prices changed the most.

Vacation renters throw out $2 billion worth of food each year

A new study finds that travelers staying in short-term rentals like Airbnb leave behind billions of dollars in uneaten groceries and takeout each year: "Basically an additional lodging tax."

Students show off innovative new foods at Chicago's 'Show and Taste'

This week McCormick Place is home to the Institute of Food Technologists or the IFT. This is the group’s annual meeting and food expo.

Celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day in style with Soul & Smoke
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It's National Mac & Cheese Day and nothing goes better with a backyard barbeque than this side dish. We are learning the secret to the best, showstopping mac and cheese with Soul & Smoke this morning.

Kroger, Walmart bread recall: What to know

Hundreds of loaves of bread have been voluntarily recalled that was distributed to Kroger and Walmart in 12 states.

This kind of coffee could dramatically increase your risk of going blind, study finds

Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.

Tex-Mex BBQ heats up Chicago at Windy City Smokeout
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Texas pitmaster Brandon Hurtado dishes on his new cookbook Barbacoa and brings bold, smoky Tex-Mex BBQ flavors to Chicago?s biggest BBQ festival.

Your grocery bill could rise as fresh tomato prices set to jump

Major tomato importer NatureSweet warns of price increases as the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexican exporters ends, bringing a nearly 21% tariff on imports.

Chicago launches pizza pass with deals at iconic deep-dish and tavern-style spots
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From Lou Malnati?s to Candlelite, Chicago?s new Pizza Pass offers exclusive deals at legendary pizzerias?and a whole new way to enjoy the city's famous pizza scene.

Free fries? National French Fry day 2025 deals and discounts

Celebrate National French Fry Day on July 11 with freebies and deals from McDonald's, Wendy's, Shake Shack, and more – no ketchup required.

Aurelio's plates up the 'Poperoni Pizza' in honor of Pope Leo XIV

Aurelio's Pizza launched its latest masterpiece, the new "Poperoni Pizza," to honor Pope Leo XIV's love for the Homewood-based pizzeria. 

Ritz cracker sandwich cartons recalled over mislabeling

The company is recalling the snacks 'as a precaution' after learning of a supplier error in packaging film for the popular snacks.